North Carolina High School Basketball - Patton nips East Burke
December 2, 2014: Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Patton Panthers (Morganton, NC) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host East Burke Cavaliers (Connelly Springs, NC), 82-81 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Patton upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Owen (Black Mountain, NC) to play the Warhorses in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 4. The Warhorses come into the bout with a record of 0-5. Owen lost 77-36 in their recent non-league bout against Enka (Enka, NC)
Next up, the Cavaliers play the Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 3. East Burke will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 63-51 non-league win over Draughn (Valdese, NC).